Agra, India — Taj Mahal, as it has been dubbed, is such an expression of great love. We must have all known that by now.

The roads to Agra from New Delhi through the country’s interior roads were a breath of new scenery– away from the traffic, and unsavory surroundings.

Upon reaching Agra, there is a great contrast as you see a backdrop of clean, properly maintained international hotels, and the rather unkept, dirty environment on the streets going to the great Taj Mahal.

You can also found Agra Fort, which is another popular monument in India.

There is always that child in us. There is a beautiful memory about childhood, a wonderful experience.

So, when we got to the Santa house and Yule store here at Crosswinds Resorts Suites in Tagaytay, my siblings (along with my baby nephew) immediately jumped out of the car for our “tour”. We had our groupies and selfies taken at the front yard where Santa’s sleigh was parked. We were like little children eager to go around and play.

The pine trees were all spruced up with Christmas balls, making the trees the biggest Christmas trees I have seen my whole life.